HIST 303 - G Shanghai:The City in Late Imperial and Modern China

Institution:

Hendrix College

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Description:

This seminar treats the tumultuous history of one of China's most important cities-Shanghai-in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We will read and discuss several major works of recent scholarhip on various aspects of the city, focusing on issues of class formation, organized crime, urban identity, industrial labor, foreign influence, and search for modernity. Students will also be required to write a substantial research paper. Offered every other yea r. HIST 245 -G Imperial Chi na and HIST 244 -G Modern Chi na strongly recommended although not required . (R)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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